Mallards on Loeb Lake
Cemeteries, Factory, Houses, North End, Parks, Railroads, Streetcars

Sylvan Sights Around a Cemetery

21 milesOctober 18, 2021Como, North End The map of the October 18, 2021 ride. Sylvan means relating to, or inhabiting the woods. While the ride […]

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A couple of the gentle curves that enhance the enjoyment of riding the Piram Trail.
Bike Trails, Churches, Parks, Parks and Recreation Department, Saint Paul Port Authority, West Side

More On the Robert Piram Trail Story

West End, West Side24 MilesOctober 7, 2021 In the post Taking A New Path, I raved about the new Robert Piram Bike Trail. It’s a […]

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Alleys, Apartments, Architecture, Dayton's Bluff, House of Worship, Railroads

Dog Nearly Bites Man and Converted Churches On Dayton’s Bluff

September 27, 2021 Downtown, Lowertown, Dayton’s Bluff 20.1 miles The route map of my September 27, 2021 ride. The map is zoomable. A sunny late […]

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Architecture, Houses, Maps, Native American Names, Native Americans, Native Street Names, Street Names, West Side

The Native Street Names On the West Side

September 6, 2021 West Side 18.2 miles The map of the September 6, 2021 ride. The northwest section of the West Side (the Cherokee Park […]

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The second, southernmost boardwalk on the Robert Piram Trail. The first boardwalk is visible if you click the picture and look closely.
Bike Trails, Flooding, Industrial Park, Railroads, Saint Paul Port Authority, West Side

Taking a New Path

West End, Downtown, West Side 24.6 Miles September 1, 2021 When it comes to bike rides for the blog, (which I call “Official” rides) regular […]

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And at 2300 Doswell. Some serious engineering went into the design of the two-story retaining wall!
Architecture, Colleges and Universities, Houses, Parks, St. Anthony Park

The ‘Irregular Hillocks, Ridges and Hollows’ of St. Anthony Park

August 25, 2021 20.8 Miles St. Anthony Park I’d never thought of St. Anthony Park as being unusually hilly. That is, until this ride. About […]

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By the 1950s, most of the houses had been removed from Williams Hill. Those that remained were in rough shape. Courtesy MnHS
Architecture, biking, Dayton's Bluff, Frogtown, Industrial Park, Payne-Phalen, Ramsey County, Saint Paul Police Department, Street Names

A Look Back at a Kid’s View of Williams Hill

By the 1950s, most of the houses had been removed from Williams Hill. Those that remained were in rough shape. Courtesy MnHS

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Garages, Highland Park, West End

A Look at the Coolest Garage In Saint Paul

Garages serve many utilitarian purposes. One Highland Park couple have a garage that does so much more including serving as a neighborhood hangout, restaurant, bar and workshop.

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Lots of windows means lots of shutters at 2279 Riverwood Place. There are 24 if you are scoring along.
Architecture, Houses

Shutter Spotting Around the City

Shutters are more common on Saint Paul homes than I thought. Shutters more frequently adorn homes of certain architectural styles, such as Queen Anne, Dutch Colonial and ramblers (a.k.a. ranch.) Of course, that statement is based on my random, unscientific observations.

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Downtown Saint Paul's taller buildings peeked above the tree line and Pig’s Eye Lake. Left to right, Wells Fargo Tower, First National Bank Building, 400 Securian Center, Airye Condominiums (formerly Jackson Tower, Cray Plaza and Galtier Tower) the two buildings on the right.
biking, Factory, Highwood, Industrial Park, Parks, US Mail

Riding Across the City, Riding Across the Country

Downtown Saint Paul’s taller buildings peeked above the tree line and Pig’s Eye Lake. Left to right, Wells Fargo Tower, First National Bank Building, 400 Securian Center, Airye Condominiums (formerly Jackson Tower, Cray Plaza and Galtier Tower) the two buildings on the right.

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